12 Unique Wedding Cakes That Don't Look Like Wedding Cakes

From cute and quirky to whimsy and fantastical, these unique wedding cakes are going to blow your mind!

Time to get creative with your wedding cake...

Stacked Books Wedding Cake

This awesome design was born out of the couples love for fantasy. They wanted a unique wedding cake which is how this quirky idea of a stack of vintage books that had been left in the forest came to life. Fun, woodsy and totally unique, we love it!

Shabby Chic Lilac Inspired Wedding Cake

This beautiful and elegant unique wedding cake replicates weathered wood with peeling paint, but don't worry there are no splinters to be had here as it's 100% edible. The delicate Buddlea aka Butterfly Bush peeking out the top adds a touch of class.

Biker Wedding Cake

If you want to celebrate the biker in you, then there is no better way to pay tribute to your Harley Davidson than with this edgy tire wedding cake. It may not be conventional, but it sure will leave a lasting impression.

Steampunk Wedding Cake

Steampunk is all the rage these days, but it's not often something you see at a wedding. The craftsmanship that's gone into this wooden and metallic looking design is unbelievable, and the coolest thing about it is that every single nut, bolt and cog is completely edible (that's if you can bring yourself to eat it!)

Eiffel Tower Wedding Cake

What could be more romantic than choosing a wedding cake inspired by the place you said 'Yes.' Considered to be one of the dreamiest locations in the world to tie the knot, an Eiffel Tower wedding cake certainly ticks all the boxes.

Book Lover's Wedding Cake

If you're throwing a vintage wedding then this antique book wedding cake could make for an amazing feature. Its classy, nostalgic, and unusual, and it's so realistic that your guests will need to do a double take.

Ruffled Wedding Cake

If you're obsessed with ruffles and want a unique wedding cake that is truly captivating, then it would only make sense to get yourself a custom made ruffled wedding cake. Ruffles are just so magical and with a cake like this you know all your dreams are going to come true.

Gift Box Wedding Cake

Preppy with a twist of whimsy, this stunning unique wedding cake is stacked high with class and sophistication. With every attention being paid to detail, Gateaux Inc really went to town on this one. A cake such as this would fit right in next to the hoard of gifts from your wedding registry.

Futuristic Wedding Cake

Taking modern to the next level, this minimalist futuristic cake is a definite head turner. The simple white perisphere and trylon shapes look otherworldly and there is no doubt that your guests will have no idea what to make of them.

Taj Mahal Wedding Cake

Just when you thought you'd seen it all... This breathtaking Taj Mahal replica comes complete with edible light up towers and a custom built cake stand designed to hold water for floating orchids and candles. Swoon worthy or what!

What unique wedding cake are you lusting after?

Jamie is the Founder of Venuelust & Co-Founder of Estate Weddings and Events, Inc. Jamie has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Union Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, Rue Magazine, Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, WE TV, Bravo, Premier Homes, and many other publications. She is a lover of travel, off the beaten path venues, and once in a lifetime experiences.